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North Dakota · 36 residents (2025 est.) · 0.242 sq mi
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Forbes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,563. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−53%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
−14%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15314763791990201020202024Forbes
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,563
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,717
+119%since 2000
from $16,741 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+69.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
+36%since 2010
from 0.210 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
32.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forbes, North Dakota?

Forbes, North Dakota has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forbes, North Dakota?

The typical household in Forbes, North Dakota earns about $101,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Forbes, North Dakota?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Forbes, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forbes, North Dakota?

About 6.7% of people in Forbes, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forbes, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Forbes, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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